"The April Witch" by Ray Bradbury explores a multitude of questions that pop up when it comes to the perplexing puzzle that is love and more specifically, if the act of love is actually selfless or selfish.  ... Cecy has an effervescent, bubbly and controlling attitude whilst Ann shrinks back from life, love and submits to the world around her. ... But after that kiss, Cecy gets somewhat greedy with her desire to be wanted by Tom pushing Ann to touch, tell and appreciate Tom as if he was the love of Cecy's life. ... The main character in Bradbury's short story, Cecy did not have en...

• Word Count: 1907
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The absence of love, happiness and the distraction provided by technology, harms human life in a way that many would agree that it harms humans more than it benefits them. ... In Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, denying one's feelings can lead to sadness and depression which is a perfect reason why people in the society of 451 commit suicide.The illusion of happiness experienced by Montag, the protagonist of the story, Millie, Montag's wife, and everyone else in this society makes them oblivious about the unhappiness and emptiness in their lives causing them to act numb towards on...

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In the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Montang is a firefighter who burns books because that is his job and it is what is expected of him . ... Before he met Clarisse he thought his life was perfect . ... If it wasnt for Clarisse Montang wouldnt have asked Mildred this question because before he met Clarisse he really didn't think about how his life was . Clarisse had the most influence on him and especially after her death, it made Montang start looking at things differently and have a different perspective on life. ... He wants to understand what is so meaningful and important in...

• Word Count: 1052
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School